If any

The Chairman reminded Councillors and Members of the Public to silence their phones for the duration of the meeting.

The Chairman reminded Members that the Ethical Handbook Rule No 13.5.5 states that Members must be present to hear the entire debate including the Officers introduction to the matter in order to take part in the consideration of an item.

The Chairman sought an update on Section 106 Monies regarding Bridge Farm, Shefford, and was advised that information had recently been received from the applicant and was being considered by Officers.  

To approve as a correct record, the Minutes of the meeting of the Development Management Committee held on 27 June 2012.

(To be circulated separately)

It was agreed that approval and signing of the Minutes of the meeting held on 27 June 2012 be deferred until the next meeting of the Committee.

To receive from Members any declarations of interest including membership of Parish/Town Council consulted upon during the application process and the way in which any Member has cast his/her vote.

To consider the report of the Director of Sustainable Communities providing a monthly update of planning enforcement cases where action has been taken covering the North, South and Minerals and Waste.

RESOLVED

that the update on Planning Enforcement cases where formal action has been undertaken be noted.

Address :      Land adjoining Dunstable Road and to the rear of My Folly and the Scout Hut, Dunstable Road, Caddington

                        Outline application for 50 dwellings, with access off Dunstable Road (revised application CB/09/06146/OUT).

Applicant :    Woodstock Estates Ltd

RESOLVED

that Planning Application No. CB/10/0347/OUT relating to Land adjoining Dunstable Road and to the rear of My Folly and the Scout Hut, Dunstable Road, Caddington be approved as set out in the Schedule appended to these Minutes.

Address :      White Lion Retail Park, Boscombe Road, Dunstable LU5 4WL

                        Reserved Matters: Erection of four storey building comprising 24 residential units.  Construction of new access (Outline).       

Applicant :    White Lion RP Ltd

RESOLVED

that Planning Application No.CB/12/01409/RM relating to White Lion Retail Park, Dunstable be approved as set out in  the schedule appended to these Minutes.

Address :      Henlow Lakes and Riverside, Arlesey Road, Henlow

                        Provision of 29 additional pitches, realignment of internal access road, creation of a pitch for managers accommodation & erection of club house, tea room & activity centre (enlarged from previous approval).

Applicant :    Henlow Lakes & Riveside Ltd

RESOLVED

that Planning Application No. CB/12/01317/FULL relating to Henlow Lakes and Riverside, Arlesey Road, Henlow be approved as set out in the schedule appended to these Minutes.

Address :      Building adj. to 22 Long Close, Lower Stondon, Henlow SG16 6JS

                        Conversion of office building into a one bedroom dwelling.       

Applicant :    Burke Enterprises LLP

RESOLVED

that Planning Application No. CB/12/01536/FULL relating to Building adjacent to 22 long Close, Lower Stondon, Henlow be approved as set out in the schedule appended.

Address :      Shefford Post Office, 6 Southbridge Street, Shefford SG17 5DB

                        Change of use on first floor from office to provide 3 one bedroom flats and ancillary commercial floor space & two storey rear extensions. 

Applicant :    Basra Enterprises Ltd

RESOLVED

that Planning Application No. CB/12/01152/FULL relating to Shefford Post Office, 6 Southbridge Street, Shefford be approved as set out in the schedule appended to these Minutes.

Address :      Fairfield Park Lower School, Dickens Boulevard, Stotfold, Hitchin SG5 4FD

                        Classroom extension and alterations.       

Applicant :    Central Bedfordshire Council

RESOLVED

that Planning Application No. CB/12/01391/FULL relating to Fairfield Park Lower School, Dickens Boulevard, Stotfold be approved as set out in the schedule appended to these Minutes.

In the event of any decision having been taken during the meeting requiring the inspection of a site or sites, the Committee is invited to appoint  Members to conduct the site inspection immediately preceding the next meeting of this Committee to be held on 15 August 2012 having regard to the guidelines contained in the Code of Conduct for Planning Procedures.

In the event of there being no decision to refer any site for inspection the Committee is nevertheless requested to make a contingency appointment in the event of any Member wishing to exercise his or her right to request a site inspection under the provisions of the Members Planning Code of Good Practice.

RESOLVED

that the following Members be appointed to conduct Site Inspections to be undertaken in advance of the next meeting of this Committee to be held on Thursday 9 August 2012;

Chairman (or his Nominee)

Vice Chairman (or his Nominee)

Cllrs: D Bowater

A Bastable

R Gammons

N Aldis          

In advance of the consideration of the Planning Applications the Committee received a Late Sheet advising of additional consultation/publicity responses, comments and proposed additional/amended conditions.  A copy of the Late Sheet is attached as an Appendix to these Minutes.